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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

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Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

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Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

After a hearing on the issue, the Society of Professional Journalists continues to support its stand that the ban on Central Intelligence Agency agents posing as journalists should be absolute.

"Members of our profession put their lives on the line in foreign countries every day," said G. Kelly Hawes, SPJ president. "There's already too much danger out there - too much confusion. This policy only adds to that, and it's long past time to put an end to it."

In response to statements of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Terry Anderson, former Associated Press chief Middle East correspondent, that they are "uncomfortable" with public debate on the issue, Hawes said he believed any debate on the matter should remain in the public eye.

"I don't care if Senator Kerry or even others in our own profession are uncomfortable with discussing this issue," said Hawes. "While the debate may cause some short-term discomfort, we won't let this discussion go away. SPJ will continue to put its weight behind the issue as long as there's no absolute ban. We have a responsibility to our members and the profession to fight for their safety and to the public to maintain their trust."